Adv Orchestra - Krijnen - 3(A)-3(A) Assignments
- Instructor
- Aryn Krijnen
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- Music
- Description
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September 2026
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
Toccatina Learning Concepts - Playing Quiz - Next Wed
Hello Everyone,
Below is the music, the rubric used for the quiz and the cello drone to practice with.
Be sure to be careful of the accidentals and go slowly - Intonation is going to be really important.
If you would prefer to NOT play in front of the class, you can record yourself at home and turn in the video to this assignment BEFORE next Wednesday.
Happy practicing!
Below is the music, the rubric used for the quiz and the cello drone to practice with.
Be sure to be careful of the accidentals and go slowly - Intonation is going to be really important.
If you would prefer to NOT play in front of the class, you can record yourself at home and turn in the video to this assignment BEFORE next Wednesday.
Happy practicing!
Due:
*Reminder* Formal Orchestra Uniform Fitting - Wednesday & Thursday
Hey Kids !
Our formal orchestra uniform fitting will happen Wednesday, Sept 16th and Thursday, Sept 17th.
Please talk to your parents/guardian to find out when you are signed up to come to the MPR for your fitting. (6th graders - I highly recommend a parent/ guardian comes with you this first time)
Don't mark this assignment as, "complete" until you have actually gone in for your fitting.
Our formal orchestra uniform fitting will happen Wednesday, Sept 16th and Thursday, Sept 17th.
Please talk to your parents/guardian to find out when you are signed up to come to the MPR for your fitting. (6th graders - I highly recommend a parent/ guardian comes with you this first time)
Don't mark this assignment as, "complete" until you have actually gone in for your fitting.
Due:
Orchestra Sweatshirt Contest - Now accepting designs
ORCHESTRA SWEATSHIRT CONTEST
This contest is for any music student to design the logo for the coveted 2026- 2027 Sweatshirt! The winning artwork will be displayed on the specific ensemble sweatshirt. You will also receive a free sweatshirt with your winning design.
Your design needs to include “2026-2027” and “Fisher Orchestra” Please submit (1) landscape logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black sharpie and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. Designs can be submitted until Friday, October 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
*please be sure to add your full name in pencil on the back of the design.
This contest is for any music student to design the logo for the coveted 2026- 2027 Sweatshirt! The winning artwork will be displayed on the specific ensemble sweatshirt. You will also receive a free sweatshirt with your winning design.
Your design needs to include “2026-2027” and “Fisher Orchestra” Please submit (1) landscape logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black sharpie and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. Designs can be submitted until Friday, October 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
*please be sure to add your full name in pencil on the back of the design.
Due:
Disneyland t-shirt Design Contest
DISNEYLAND SHIRT CONTEST
This contest is for any music student in Advanced and Chamber to design the image for the back of the Disneyland trip t-shirt. The winning artwork will be used for the entire music program!
Your design needs to include “Fisher Music Disneyland Trip 2027” Please submit (1) square logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black marker and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. YOU MAY NOT USE ANY DISNEY IMAGES. (no Mickey ears, no castle, no Disney font, etc)
Designs can be submitted until Friday, Oct 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
This contest is for any music student in Advanced and Chamber to design the image for the back of the Disneyland trip t-shirt. The winning artwork will be used for the entire music program!
Your design needs to include “Fisher Music Disneyland Trip 2027” Please submit (1) square logo design on white paper (no lined/notebook paper please) to your music teacher.
Please trace over any drawings with a black marker and erase any pencil marks, so the design is legible.
You may also use Canva to create a digital design.
Only one entry per student may be submitted.
The artist is responsible for ensuring that the artwork submitted is an original piece and that the design submitted is not copyrighted. YOU MAY NOT USE ANY DISNEY IMAGES. (no Mickey ears, no castle, no Disney font, etc)
Designs can be submitted until Friday, Oct 2nd. We will vote in class between October 5th-9th.
Past Assignments
Due:
Toccatina - For home Practice
The video attached below is for you to listen to and practice with at home.
If you click on the setting button you can slow down the tempo so that you can play with it slowly and accurately.
If you click on the setting button you can slow down the tempo so that you can play with it slowly and accurately.
Due:
Quintus - Home practice
Hey Kids,
This recording is really fast! This is out goal tempo for our Fall concert.
Listen to the accents in the beginning of the piece :)
Use this recording to listen to and practice with at home.
You can slow down the video by adjusting the tempo under settings
This recording is really fast! This is out goal tempo for our Fall concert.
Listen to the accents in the beginning of the piece :)
Use this recording to listen to and practice with at home.
You can slow down the video by adjusting the tempo under settings
Due:
Mandatory Disneyland Meeting - This Wednesday
Disneyland Mandatory Parent Meeting
- Advanced and Chamber Orchestras (not including 6th grade students)
- Wednesday, Sept 9th at 5:30pm via zoom
- Please look for the link sent out by Mr. Miller via Parent Square early this week
- Advanced and Chamber Orchestras (not including 6th grade students)
- Wednesday, Sept 9th at 5:30pm via zoom
- Please look for the link sent out by Mr. Miller via Parent Square early this week
Due:
Formal Orchestra Uniform - Parents need to complete Form by Friday, Sept 4th
Hello Orchestra Students,
Below is the information that was sent to your parents regarding formal uniforms. Your parents need to complete the form via Parentsquare by Friday, September 4th. Please let me know if you have any questions and we will discuss this more in class...
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Students have the choice of two attire options. Please check with your students to see which option they would like to wear before paying if you are purchasing.
Option 1: Black Velvet Top with Skirt/Pants
Option 2: White Collared Shirt and Black Dress Pants
Below are the concert attire options, guidelines, and care instructions for this school year.
Please fill out the form below for enrolled in the music program.
Keep an eye out for a follow-up post next week to sign up for a uniform fitting appointment.
For formal concerts, choose one option:
Borrowed attire is free to use but . Borrowed items must be returned clean at the end of the year—
Choir Dresses ($90), Band/Orchestra Skirt & Blouse ($90), or White Shirt & Black Dress Pants ($60).
You may buy your own items for the White Collared Shirt and Black Dress Pants option (please see attached uniform photo)
Fittings are required for borrowing from the school or purchasing through the music boosters. Sign-ups will open next week. Fittings will take place on:
Returning 7th & 8th-grade students only.
All students.
Pants should be hemmed to a half-break, and dresses hemmed to allow easy walking. Use (do not cut fabric). - Clothes must be wrinkle-free; use low heat with a press cloth between the iron and garment.
Solid black, closed-toe dress shoes, flats, or 1–1.5” heels. Wear solid black dress socks with pants, or skin-toned/black tights with dresses.
Hair must be secured out of the face using small, neutral clips or headbands (black or hair-colored only). Makeup must look natural and subtle. Only small, simple jewelry is allowed to prevent performance distractions.
All borrowed attire must be returned clean with temporary hems removed after the final concert of the year.
Remove brooches/accessories. Wash separately on a gentle cycle with cold water (no bleach). Tumble dry on medium-high heat for 10–15 minutes, then hang damp on a plastic hanger to air dry wrinkle-free.
Machine wash in warm water, tumble dry, and hang immediately to prevent wrinkles.
Wash separately on a gentle cycle with cold water (no bleach).
Thank you for your support in keeping our musicians looking sharp!
Best regards,
Due:
Take your Instruments and Binders Home !!!
Hello kids!
Be sure to bring your instruments and music home to practice this weekend. We need to get ourselves into good habits of bringing our music home to practice :)
Practice quizzes coming next week for all classes!
Be sure to bring your instruments and music home to practice this weekend. We need to get ourselves into good habits of bringing our music home to practice :)
Practice quizzes coming next week for all classes!
Due:
D natural minor playing quiz
Hello kids,
D, E, F, G A Bb, C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C D
Please play the scale 1x per note at a tempo of 70 BMP
- Practice with a metronome
- Practice with the D cello drone
- Go slow with excellent tone and intonation
Ask me if you have any questions
D, E, F, G A Bb, C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C D
Please play the scale 1x per note at a tempo of 70 BMP
- Practice with a metronome
- Practice with the D cello drone
- Go slow with excellent tone and intonation
Ask me if you have any questions
Due:
Orchestra Syllabus
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to send you a soft copy of our orchestra syllabus for your reference throughout the year.
Please take a look at our performance calendar since it is a little different than previous years.
We will go over this in class together, have your parents sign the last page and collect the cut-off portion as your first grade in Powerschool.
If you every need to miss a concert, please remember to fill out the "Performance Conflict Form" found as a link in the syllabus 2 weeks before the concert.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. K
I wanted to send you a soft copy of our orchestra syllabus for your reference throughout the year.
Please take a look at our performance calendar since it is a little different than previous years.
We will go over this in class together, have your parents sign the last page and collect the cut-off portion as your first grade in Powerschool.
If you every need to miss a concert, please remember to fill out the "Performance Conflict Form" found as a link in the syllabus 2 weeks before the concert.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Mrs. K
Due:
Getting to Know You
Please make sure everything is appropriate :)
Be careful to not delete or adjust anyone else's slide.
Be careful to not delete or adjust anyone else's slide.